Payette County Health Data
Payette County, Idaho
Health Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
State avg 77.5 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
11.8%
State avg 11.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
147
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Payette County, Idaho
Payette's health outcomes track with U.S. average
At 77.2 years, Payette County's life expectancy nearly matches the U.S. average of 77.5 years. With 20.8% reporting poor or fair health, the county faces wellness challenges slightly above the national baseline.
Payette slightly below Idaho's health average
Payette County's 77.2-year life expectancy trails Idaho's state average of 77.5 years by 0.3 years. At 11.8% uninsured, the county essentially mirrors the state average of 11.7%, suggesting typical coverage patterns.
Mid-range performance in regional context
Payette County's 77.2-year life expectancy falls between Minidoka (77.0 years) and Oneida (78.6 years), positioning it squarely in the regional middle. Primary care access at 38 per 100K is moderate, while mental health providers at 147 per 100K offer reasonable coverage.
Moderate access, near-average uninsured rate
Payette County's 11.8% uninsured rate mirrors Idaho's state average, with 38 primary care providers and 147 mental health providers per 100K available. Provider availability is neither robust nor severely constrained, requiring residents to navigate typical access challenges.
Payette: check your health insurance status
At 11.8% uninsured, Payette County tracks with the state average, but gaps still affect thousands of residents. Visit healthcare.gov to confirm coverage and explore options that support your family's health needs.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.